Buying guide · 7 min
Ethical buying of Iranian handicrafts
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
Credit the makers
Where possible, buy from shops that name the workshop or maker and explain how they are paid.
Cultural property
Old objects may be protected by export laws. Ask for documents showing lawful export for antiques and archaeological material.
Honest labels
Support sellers who say clearly where and how a piece was made, including when it is not Iranian.
Related photographs
Representative photographs, not of any specific catalogued object. Sources on the credits page.